Entries for October 2014

Four
projects in the electorate of Durack have been recognised in a preliminary
announcement of successful applications to the ANZAC Centenary Grants program.
The
grants program is a key element of the Australian Government’s ANZAC Centenary
program through which funding of up to $125 000 shall be allocated to
successful applicants ... read more »

The Abbott Coalition Government is cutting red tape to make life easier, help small business, strengthen our economy and create jobs.
“We have listened to the concerns in our community about the burden of red tape in Australia. Whether it is small business owners, local community groups or hard working individuals, the message is the same ... read more »

Melissa
Price Federal Member for Durack has welcomed the Agricultural Competitiveness
Green Paper which is available for public comment.
Ms
Price said the Australian Government agricultural policy was focused on
increasing returns at the farm gate.
“The
Coalition is continuing to deliver on its commitment to boost the
competitiv... read more »

FEDERAL
Member for Durack, Melissa Price has welcomed delivery of the Australian
Government’s $2.1 billion Roads to Recovery programme, announcing that councils
in the electorate of Durack will receive millions for local road construction
and street repairs.
“Deputy
Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional D... read more »

Call in to
Jamaica Blue at Centro Shopping Centre on Saturday afternoon 18 October 2014.
Meet with
Federal Member for Durack, Melissa Price.
This is an opportunity to talk about
any concerns or simply to meet your local member.
Call in for a coffee and chat at Jamaica Blue, Karratha, any time between
2.00pm and 3.30pm, on Saturday 18
... read more »

Applications under round one of the Australian Government’s
landmark $1 billion National Stronger Regions Fund are open.
The
new fund will target projects that deliver priority economic development and
small scale community infrastructure at the local level throughout Australia.
“This
is a huge opportunity for local projec... read more »

A new headspace
centre providing mental health services for young people will be established in
Geraldton in the electorate of Durack.
Melissa
Price, Member for Durack announced today that Geraldton would be one of 15
additional communities across Australia provided with a headspace facility.
Headspace is a national
mental health servi... read more »

The Australian Government is inviting communities in Durack to get involved in the 20 Million Trees Programme with the first competitive grants round open for applications.
“The 20 Million Trees Programme was a key election commitment and is a vital part of the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme,” Melissa Price, ... read more »

Joint Media Release
The Australian Government has announced more than $1 million in funding to support two Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs) collectively covering 3.5 million hectares in the electorate of Durack.
The Yawuru Consultation IPA is located in the Kimberley. The project covers 0.5 million hectares and is immediately adjacent ... read more »